GAMING FOR AFRICA Kenya Seeks to Ban Daytime Gambling
A new amendment bill that has been introduced in Kenya is seeking to suspend gambling from 6am to 8pm as part of the Government’s efforts to promote responsible gambling and protect underage players. The proposed amendment to the Nairobi City
County Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Bill 2021 has been backed by Waithera Chege, a member of the local County Assembly, who has been willing to see gambling banned during the time she called ‘productive human hours’. As Ms. Waithera explained, young people have
been found to be increasingly spending time at gambling and betting venues across the country, so the Government had to do something in order to protect these vulnerable individuals from possible gambling-related harm. Ms. Waithera has called for the authorities to
ban access to such establishments at certain hours in order to make sure young people who have been demonstrating symptoms of addiction are protected. Although some campaigners have been doing
Authentic Gaming makes South Africa Debut with Betway
Casino provider continues to expand internationally by launching suite of studio based live dealer games and auto roulettes with popular operator Authentic Gaming, the premium casino provider, has
their best to tackle gambling among young people, many Kenyan residents believe gambling could be ranked among the most important economic sectors of the country. In a 2017 report by PwC, the country was named one of the top three markets in Africa, and in 2020, its gambling industry was expected to generate a turnover of about $50 million. The bill would need to be voted and ratified by
the Nairobi County Assembly if it were to move forward and introduce the restrictions, and comes amid an increased push for responsible gambling parctices across the continent.
TCSJOHNHUXLEY’s Steph Nel honoured in the Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 under 40
TCSJOHNHUXLEY is delighted to congratulate, Steph Nel, Managing Director for the Americas, as an honoree of the Global Gaming Business magazine and The Innovation Group’s Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 award. These prestigious annual awards highlight
gaming professionals under the age of 40 that are making a significant impact in the industry. With over 20 years’ experience in the
gaming industry, Steph Nel started his career in South Africa but has travelled extensively, living and working in Africa, the UK and now Las Vegas. A highly consummate professional, who is passionate about his job, the company and the industry, he brings extensive knowledge and experience gained from both the operator and supplier sides of the industry. Having been with the company for 12 years and in his current position since 2017, Steph most recently has overseen TCSJOHNHUXLEY’s asset purchase agreement of Gaming Partners International (GPI) North American business. He has successfully integrated the Mexico staff and facility responsible for manufacturing casino furniture and layouts, with the existing Las Vegas hub and now leads a strong team focused on providing the best products, services and support for customers and partners alike.
once again expanded its geographical reach after making its debut in the emerging South African market with existing operator partner, Betway. Under the deal, Betway players in South Africa will be able to access the provider’s cutting-edge studio-based casino titles and auto-roulette games for the first time as the operator looks to build out its live dealer offering. Studio tables include Grand, 24/7, Casino Floor,
Nightclub and Viva Las Vegas, with each set against elaborate and ornate backgrounds with highly trained dealers that ensure gameplay is fun and engaging. Players can also enjoy Authentic Gaming’s Cricket
Roulette, which is only available to Betway players. This is a one-off, dedicated environment table and the first cricket-themed live roulette title in the world. The table is set against the backdrop of a live
scoreboard where players can keep up to date with all of the action and scores from the Indian Premier League and other cricket leagues and tournaments. This means players can kill two birds with one stone;
they can stay on top of the latest scores while also enjoying a few rounds of live roulette and all from their smartphone or tablet. In addition, Betway will also add a series of Auto
Roulette titles to its live dealer portfolio, including Classic, Speed and VIP. Authentic Gaming’s entry into South Africa forms
part of a wider strategy to enter regulated and regulating jurisdictions and provide operators with the widest range of innovative, entertaining and top-quality live roulette products as the vertical continues to see unprecedented growth. Magdalena Podhorska-Okolow, CCO of Authentic
Gaming, said: “International expansion is a priority for Authentic Gaming right now and we are delighted to have entered the fast-growing South African market with our long-standing partner, Betway. “We see huge potential for casino in the region
and believe our suite of studio-based and auto roulette titles will add variety and quality to Betway’s portfolio, allowing it to deliver a superior online experience to its players.” Phillip Superamonien at Betway, said: “South
Tristan Sjöberg, TCSJOHNHUXLEY Executive
Chairman comments, “We are delighted Steph Nel has been honored with this award. He continues to make a compelling contribution to our business, building and leading a strong team, developing meaningful partnerships with customers and expanding our footprint for success. This award is well deserved and we wish Steph continued success.”
Africa is a market with huge potential and we believe betting on casino games will be very popular among players in the region as we’ve seen tremendous growth in recent months. “We have been partnered with Authentic Gaming for
several years now so we know just how engaging and entertaining its games are. They make for a great addition to our game portfolio in South Africa and look forward to seeing our players enjoy the incredible experience its titles offer.”
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